Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the cheaper of the two at $1,100 versus $1,199, a difference of about $99. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max stands out for class-leading a18 pro performance, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…
- →Class-leading A18 Pro performance
- →Versatile camera system with 5x tetraprism telephoto
- →Premium titanium build
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Pros
- Class-leading A18 Pro performance
- Versatile camera system with 5x tetraprism telephoto
- Premium titanium build
- Bright 2000-nit ProMotion display
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Very expensive starting price
- Heavy at 227 g
- Slow charging vs Android flagships
- Apple Intelligence features rolling out gradually
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 187 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2868 x 1320 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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